Olive Hasenfus Sparks

Needham

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Olympian

A 1930 graduate of Needham High School. She is currently this state’s all time youngest Track and Field Olympian, male or female. At the U.S. Olympic trials on July 4, 1928, Olive was 15 old. She was a member of the Olympic 4X100 meter relay team, and was a ten-time United States national medalist. She won 4 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze medals in her illustrious career.


Class: 1930  Inducted: 2012

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